Florida Layoffs — May 2006
Employers in Florida filed 25 WARN Act notices in May 2006, impacting roughly 3,693 workers — representing a notable rise over April and up 646% versus May 2005. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 869 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 546 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 544 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 378 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 371 |
| Retail | 2 | 346 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 285 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 114 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 869 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 546 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 3 | 752 |
| Miami-Dade | 2 | 592 |
| Miami-dade | 3 | 443 |
| Brevard | 2 | 349 |
| Indian River | 1 | 296 |
Polk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 752 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura | 1 | 589 |
| Mulberry | 2 | 565 |
| Orlando | 2 | 349 |
| Miami | 2 | 307 |
| Vero Beach | 1 | 296 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Fairmount Turnberry Isle Resort & Club at its Aventura facility, reporting 589 affected workers. Mosaic Fertilizer followed with 379 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Florida. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Florida WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.